Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-100 was launched 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-100 scores against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic ZS8
SP-100 | ZS8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SP-100
ZS8 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic ZS8
SP-100 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the ZS8.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and ZS8 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and ZS8.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $275 |